Serving 517 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Meadowthorpe Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 517 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Meadowthorpe Elementary School serves the west part of Lexington, KY, covering an area of approximately 23.1 square miles. Families within this zone typically experience a driving time of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Meadowthorpe Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Meadowthorpe Elementary School's student population of 517 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
517 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1957
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres
School Motto
Together we imagine, believe, achieve and succeed.
School Rankings
Meadowthorpe Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meadowthorpe Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#88 out of 1250 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
41%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.7%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meadowthorpe Elementary School's ranking?
Meadowthorpe Elementary School is ranked #88 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Meadowthorpe Elementary School often compared to?
Meadowthorpe Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Meadowthorpe Elementary School?
517 students attend Meadowthorpe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Meadowthorpe Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Meadowthorpe Elementary School?
Meadowthorpe Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Meadowthorpe Elementary School offer ?
Meadowthorpe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Meadowthorpe Elementary School part of?
Meadowthorpe Elementary School is part of Fayette County School District.
In what neighborhood is Meadowthorpe Elementary School located?
Meadowthorpe Elementary School is located in the Meadowthorpe neighborhood of Lexington, KY.
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